Assistant Youth Worker - Social Media at Leicestershire County Council

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

26409.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth work, Social media management, Content creation, Digital youth work, Safeguarding, Relationship building, Communication, Creative media, Assessment, Team collaboration, Supervision, Reflective practice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part time) Working Hours: 5 per week- Working times to be agreed but will include working some evening hours Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 21st April 2026 Interview Date(s): 30th April - 4pm onwards, Loughborough Children & Family Centre, Regents Street , Loughborough, LE11 5BN Leicestershire Youth & Justice Service is an ambitious, vibrant and forward-thinking service working in an environment focused on supporting children towards their brighter futures. We are committed to Child First approaches and are strong in our advocacy for children. The Youth & Justice Service is a dedicated service for children aged 11+ who need support. We offer a wide range of non-statutory and statutory interventions to children who are experiencing difficulties and challenges where support cannot be provided by universal services alone. We have strong relationships with wider services & partnerships supporting children and their families to ensure that we can jointly deliver the best possible support and care. About the Role We are looking for people who are passionate and committed to working with children who can: work flexibly to meet the needs of children, families and victims undertake complex assessments of the needs of children and families be responsible for developing their practice and undertake and implement learning listen to and act upon children’s voice to strive for the best outcomes In Youth & Justice, we are committed to the voice and passionate about the participation of the children who access our services and support. We have developed a culture and ethos of children being at the heart of decision making across our service. We are fortunate to have children who are involved in our recruitment process and are looking forward to meeting interview candidates. You will be interviewed by our children who will have an equal part in selecting the best people to join our amazing team. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: You are able to build positive relationships with young people aged 11–19, engaging them in a respectful, consistent, and approachable way while supporting them to participate in digital and social media activities including capturing and creating content. You are confident supporting the planning, setup, and delivery of sessions that include digital youth work, creative media projects, and social media related activities. You have the ability to ensure all young people feel welcome, included, and supported regardless of background or ability. You are able to follow & understand safeguarding procedures, and report concerns promptly and appropriately. Awareness of issues affecting young people. You are able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, promoting social media across the service and working with staff to gather ideas and create engaging content that supports the wider youth‑work offer. You are dependable, punctual, and proactive in supporting youth work delivery and confidently contribute & participate in supervision, training and team reflection to improve practice. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer We strongly advise that you attend one of our drop in sessions to explore more about the role Details of Drop-in Sessions In Person –Thursday 16th April 6-7:30pm, Mountfields Lodge Family Hub, Epinal Way LE11 3GE Virtual – Friday 17th April 4pm, Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36848167074745?p=Zio69R0WnnuH0NIn3H Please book onto the drop in sessions by emailing Lee.Kramer@leics.gov.uk This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Lee Kramer - Senior Youth Worker Telephone: 07795450531 Email: Lee.Kramer@leics.gov.uk How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

The role involves engaging young people aged 11-19 through digital and social media activities while supporting their participation in creative projects. You will also be responsible for conducting complex needs assessments and collaborating with colleagues to deliver effective youth work interventions.